Pharmacy Tech - Per Diem - Torresdale Hospital

Thomas Jefferson University • Northeast Philadelphia, NE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician assists with the preparation and filling of medications for inpatient and outpatient services. Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager and under the direct supervision of staff pharmacists, the technician supports department initiatives and daily workflow by ensuring that medications and supplies are available for the clinical team and patients. This is a per diem position at Torresdale Hospital.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT) credential in Pennsylvania upon hire.
• For New Jersey pharmacy technicians: obtain and maintain current registration from the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy within 180 days of hire.
• For New Jersey entities: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification within 12 months of hire, or evidence of successful completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program. Technicians actively enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy are exempt.
• Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds.
• Frequent to continuous standing and walking.

Responsibilities

• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson’s values.
• Prepare physician drug orders for review and dispensing by a registered pharmacist.
• Replenish Pyxis machines and specialty and code carts; document cart restocking on a sign-out sheet.
• Monitor and record refrigerator temperatures, document corrective actions when needed, and inform the Pharmacy Manager of ongoing issues.
• Count, compound, and repackage pharmaceuticals according to established procedures.
• Dispense and distribute medications to patient areas; reorder and restock pharmacy and nursing-unit inventory, including returns.
• Evaluate stock for expired medications and perform required monitoring and documentation.
• Perform billing and crediting functions to ensure medication charges comply with hospital finance policies; document medication waste appropriately.
• Pick up physician orders from team centers regularly and as requested by the pharmacist.
• Perform light housekeeping, including keeping bins, shelves, stock, and work areas neat and clean.
• Use aseptic techniques to prepare IV medications, record daily IV refrigeration, and transport IVs to nursing floors.
• Maintain competencies related to the IV lab, Pyxis, McKesson Automation, and CAPS.
• Complete assigned inspections every other month and maintain department- and hospital-required competencies.
• Examine items for expiration dates and proper storage conditions, including light, refrigeration, heat, and security.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits with access to group insurance rates and discounts
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
• Medical and prescription insurance access for all colleagues, including per diem colleagues

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED